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35 years caring for young international students in Australia
Since 1991, AMET has recruited, placed and looked after primary and secondary international students onshore in Australia. We work with families, schools and the Victorian Department of Education, and Jade Guardian gives every young student a safe, supervised home.
1991–2026
Three decades of looking after young students, not just enrolling them
Parents trust AMET with the most important thing they have. For 35 years our counsellors have supported primary and secondary international students onshore in Australia, from choosing the right school and arranging the visa to welfare checks, school liaison and help when something goes wrong.
That experience shapes everything we do: careful school matching, clear communication with parents in their own language, and a duty of care that continues every day the student is in Australia.
How we support under-18 students
One team for families and schools, from first enquiry to graduation.
School placement
We help families choose and apply to government, independent and Catholic schools, primary and secondary, then coordinate offers, enrolment, CoE and the student visa.
For schools
We promote Australian schools to families through AMET’s international office network, with education fairs, parent seminars, agent training and multilingual campaigns.
Department of Education representative
As a representative of the Victorian Department of Education, we help families apply to Victorian government schools through the department’s international student program.
Welfare and guardianship
Student visa holders under 18 need approved welfare arrangements. We arrange guardianship, homestay or residential care, airport reception, OSHC and ongoing welfare checks.
More than a guardian: a supervised second home
Most guardianship services check in on a student. Jade Guardian lives alongside them. Students stay in live-in supervised family homes near leading schools, with a guardian, house parent, tutor, chef, chauffeur and housekeeper looking after their day.
- 24/7 guardianship and pastoral care Supervision, school liaison and welfare paperwork handled for the family
- Residential care, 1:8 live-in ratio Warm family homes with chef-prepared meals and academic support
- Door-to-door transport Daily school runs, after-school activities, weekend sport and airport transfers
- Safeguarding first Background-checked staff, a safeguarding lead, CCTV, curfews and regular updates to parents
Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane / Gold Coast. Standard and Premium Concierge packages, with pricing on enquiry.
The journey for families
A clear path from first conversation to the first day of school, and every term after.
Consultation
We learn about your child’s age, schooling, English level, goals and preferred city.
School and welfare plan
We shortlist schools and agree the welfare arrangement: a parent on a Student Guardian visa, guardianship or Jade Guardian care.
Enrolment and visa
We lodge the school application, accept the offer, and arrange the student visa, OSHC and travel.
Arrival and ongoing care
Airport reception, settling in, school liaison and regular updates to parents throughout the year.
Common questions from parents
Can my child study in Australia before turning 18?
Yes. International students can study at primary and secondary schools in Australia. Every student visa holder under 18 must have approved welfare arrangements in place for their whole stay, and we will explain the options that suit your family.
What welfare arrangements are accepted?
A student under 18 can live with a parent or legal custodian (often on a Student Guardian visa, subclass 590), with a suitable nominated relative, or under welfare arrangements approved by the school. Jade Guardian works with schools to provide supervised accommodation, guardianship and care.
What does being a Victorian Department of Education representative mean?
AMET is a representative of the Victorian Department of Education. We can guide families through applying to Victorian government schools and help with the documents, offer and visa steps.
I represent a school. Can AMET help with recruitment and marketing?
Yes. We recruit students for primary and secondary schools and market partner schools through AMET’s international offices, events and digital channels. Contact us to discuss a partnership.
How do parents stay informed?
Parents receive regular updates and can contact our team at any time. Jade Guardian provides 24/7 care and parent communication, including in Chinese.
Let’s get started
Tell us a little about your situation and a Registered Migration Agent will come back to you with the options open to you and the next step.
